ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures: full schedule, dates, full list of matches, times, venues.
As the the full schedule have been unveiled for the biggest ever Women's T20 World Cup edition, the 12 sides will battle it out in 33 matches across 24 days and at seven venues in England and Wales in 2026 for the prestigious trophy.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will start on June 12 with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tournament.
The eagerly-awaited India vs Pakistan match will take place a couple of days later on June 14 at Edgbaston.
Defending champions New Zealand will begin their title defence against the West Indies on the second day of the tournament, while their Trans-Tasman rivals Australia face off against the last edition’s runners-up South Africa in their first game on the same day.
The T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 will conclude with the final set to take place on July 5 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
When is the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.?
The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially been revealed with the renowned England venues up and down the country set to host 24 days of thrilling international sport from June 12 to July 5, 2026.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 groups: full teams list
The upcoming competition will be larger than ever, with 12 teams competing in England and Wales in 2026.
Eight nations have already secured their spots, and the final four participants will emerge from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, which will be held next year 2026.
Group 1 includes Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2.
Group 2 comprise West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2.
When is the opening match of 2026 Women's T20 World Cup?
The first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be held at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 12 June with the hosts England kicking off the tournament.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026's full schedule: Fixtures, dates, every match timings, venues.
All times are Local. BST
June 12: England v Sri Lanka, Edgbaston 18:30 BST
June 13: Qualifier v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 10:30 BST
June 13: Australia v South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
June 13: West Indies v New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BST
June 14: Qualifier v Qualifier, Edgbaston 10:30 BST
June 14: India v Pakistan, Edgbaston 14:30 BST
June 16: New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl 14:30 BST
June 16: England v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BST
June 17: Australia v Qualifier, Headingley 10:30 BST
June 17: India v Qualifier, Headingley 14:30 BST
June 17: South Africa v Pakistan, Edgbaston 18:30 BST
June 18: West Indies v Qualifier, Headingley 18:30 BST
June 19: New Zealand v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BST
June 20: Australia v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 10:30 BST
June 20: Pakistan v Qualifier, Hampshire Bowl 14:30 BST
June 20: England v Qualifier, Headingley 18:30 BST
June 21: West Indies v Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BST
June 21: South Africa v India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
June 23: New Zealand v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BST
June 23: Sri Lanka v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 14:30 BST
June 23: Australia v Pakistan, Headingley 18:30 BST
June 24: England v West Indies, Lord’s Cricket Ground 18:30 BST
June 25: India v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
June 25: South Africa v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 18:30 BST
June 26: Sri Lanka v Qualifier, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 18:30 BST
June 27: Pakistan v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BST
June 27: West Indies v Qualifier, Bristol County Ground 14:30 BST
June 27: England v New Zealand, The Oval 18:30 BST
June 28: South Africa v Qualifier, Lord’s Cricket Ground 10:30 BST
June 28: Australia v India, Lord’s Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
When & where are the Semi Finals & Final of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
The Oval in London will play hosts for both the semi-finals on 30 June and 2 July respectively while the Final will be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on 5 July.
June 30: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 1), The Oval 14:30 BST
July 2: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 2), The Oval 18:30 BST
July 5: TBC v TBC (The Final), Lord’s Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 venues, locations
The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted across seven venues in England. The semi-finals will be held at The Oval, while the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final will be hosted at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
The Oval, London
Bristol County Ground
Headingley, Leeds
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 format, how it works.
According to the format of the tournament, all teams will square off against the other teams from their respective group once. The top two from each group at the end of all the pool matches will qualify for the semi-finals.
The winner of Group 1 will face the runners-up of Group 2 in one semi-final, while the winner of Group 2 will take on the runners-up of Group 1 in the other. Both semi-finals will be held at The Oval.
Who has won most Women’s T20 World Cup titles?
Australia are the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history with six titles. England, the West Indies and New Zealand are the other countries to have won the coveted trophy.
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